Believing that the key to success is hard work and caring about other people, 2011 Inductee William (Bill) A. Hinks left his Wisconsin home in 1960 at age 22 with nothing more than $50 and an old Buick to work with his uncle and make his mark in South Dakota.
Read MoreSouth Dakota Hall of Fame 1991 Inductee Duane Reichert has become best known to rodeo fans all over the country as "Dr. Ben Krazy," the nut with the ersatz ambulance.
Read MoreClass of 1980 Inductee Robert “Bob” Barker (1923-2023) passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Read MoreAdeline Gnirk, SD Hall of Fame Inductee (1987), had a love for writing and a drive to tell the collective story of the place she called home.
Read MoreClass of 2012 Inductee Gene Lebrun (1939-2023) passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
Read MoreSouth Dakota is known for its grandiose beauty and awe-inspiring sights across the state. Read more about Inductees preserving the state’s natural beauty.
Read MoreDr. Paul Gnirk was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2022 for his work as an engineer, professor, and dedicated community servant to South Dakota.
Read More2008 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee Dr. James (Jim) O. Hansen passed away peacefully at the Avantara Nursing Home on July 5, 2023.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce a brand new exhibit at the South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitor & Education Center in Chamberlain SD.
Read MoreThe impact of Ron Reed’s work can be felt across the state, from Vermillion to Pierre to the Black Hills.
Read MoreMarian Delores Sullivan, 94, passed peacefully on May 24, 2023, after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer.
Read MoreRyan McFarland was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2021 for the impact he has had on children, in and out of the classroom and across the world, with his invention of the Strider bike.
Read MoreWe have so many exciting things coming up in 2023 at the South Dakota Hall of Fame! Read all about it here.
Read MoreThere are so many wonderful moments that occur at our Honors Ceremony weekends–from fantastic speeches to beautiful cultural moments. Take a look back on some memorable moments with us.
Read MoreDid you know that March is National Disabilities Awareness Month? We are honored to share the legacies of a diverse group of Inductees.
Read MoreFormer U.S. Senator James Abourezk has died. He was born on February 24, 1931, at home in Wood, South Dakota, and died on February 24, 2023, at home in Sioux Falls, SD.
Read MoreSouth Dakota Hall of Fame 1987 Inductee Adeline Gnirk had a love for writing, and a drive to tell the collective story of the place she called home.
Read MoreMark Shlanta (1965–2022) was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2022 for his life’s work in the telecommunications industry in South Dakota.
Read MoreOur stories shape our legacies and form bridges between generations. Every single South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee has a story to tell. But some inductees have shaped their lives around the art of storytelling in its many forms.
Read More2015 Inductee Craig Lloyd’s creativity, vision, tenacity, and resilience have led to Lloyd Companies being considered a market leader in eastern South Dakota, and he has provided countless opportunities to others.
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